Indo Islamic Heritage
In terms of transport and accessibility, Masjid-E-Usmani is well connected due to its central urban location. The nearest railway station is Guntur Junction, located approximately 2–3 km from Santhi Nagar, offering regular rail connectivity on regional routes. The Guntur APSRTC Bus Complex is about 2–3 km away, with frequent state-run and private bus services connecting Guntur to Vijayawada, Hyderabad, Tirupati, and other major cities. The nearest airport is Vijayawada International Airport (Gannavaram), situated roughly 80–90 km from Guntur, providing domestic flight service. Local auto-rickshaws, taxis, and city buses make the mosque easily accessible from the bus stand or railway station.
Masjid-E-Usmani is a neighborhood mosque located in Santhi Nagar (2nd Line, Bongarala Beedu, Postal Colony), in Guntur city, Andhra Pradesh (PIN 522002). The mosque was established by the local Muslim community to provide a dedicated space for five daily prayers, Friday (Jumuʿah) congregations, and observance of major Islamic occasions such as Ramadan, Eid-ul-Fitr, and Eid-ul-Adha. Named Usmani—in reverence to Uthman ibn Affan, a respected companion of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)—the mosque embodies values of unity, service, and devotion. Over the years, Masjid-E-Usmani has also supported Qur’anic recitation sessions, basic religious instruction, moral guidance, and community fellowship, strengthening spiritual life and social bonds among families, youth, and residents of Santhi Nagar and nearby neighborhoods. Its presence contributes to the plural cultural and spiritual fabric of Guntur.
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: santhinagar 2nd line bongarala beedu santhinagar, beside mosque, Postal Colony, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh 522002
Country: India
State: Andhra Pradesh
District: Guntur
Pincode: 522002
Longitude: 80.460° E
Latitude: 16.307° N